New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Joseph Robert Thornton
Unc Chapel Hill alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2223808
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Joseph Robert Thornton appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1988 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 38 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Unc Chapel Hill
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joseph Robert Thornton is registered as bar number 2223808 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record, despite 38 years on the register. Educational background: UNC CHAPEL HILL (33 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
Unc Chapel Hill's active-bar rate
Of Unc Chapel Hill's 33 alumni in the New York register, 72.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Unc Chapel Hill alumni, active-bar rate
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 2223808
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2026
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joseph Robert Thornton's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.
Full statewide breakdown & source note
Source: NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registrations. Status counts reflect the latest reporting cycle. Bar status confirms registration only; it does not imply competence, specialty fit, or freedom from complaints.
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Joseph Robert Thornton is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Joseph Thornton licensed?
Joseph Thornton is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joseph Robert Thornton admitted to the bar?
Joseph Robert Thornton's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Joseph Robert Thornton go to law school?
Joseph Robert Thornton attended UNC CHAPEL HILL.
Is Joseph Robert Thornton in good standing?
Not currently, Joseph Robert Thornton's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.